[Starwolf]

Scotland is a resource sink for the UK and has been for some time. Without significant change it would have deficit as a nation. Its been run by the leftist ideologues for some time to its serious detriment. I can not see how any thinking person could support the local councils and those who are on them, thus my comment about quality Scots having saught refuge over the seas

I lived there while earning an advanced degree, visit regularly and have extensive family there. So yes, you can say I have been there.

As I stated earlier, under the EU the concept of national sovereignty is being seriously eroded, and independence will matter little in practical terms. However, I would greatly doubt that the EU would recognize an independent Scotland since it would be seen as another UK vote on the council.

I will admit that my Zimbabwe analogy was hyperbole.

[the scotsman]

Cheers for reply.

I would disagree about being a drain, in the strict sense,remember the billions in oil and other revenues that Scotland contributes.We contribute over 11% of Britain’s National Revenue whilst being 9% of the population.

I agree 100% with the rest of your letter.Scotland NEEDS to ‘go conservative’ and free market and break from its uber-socialism before it ever goes independent.You are correct that the latter would simply eat up any post independence economic growth.

p.s curious and interested as to:

1—your thoughts and experiences about Scotland and the Scots(be honest I dont mind,just be fair)
2-Where you have been when here
3—Family roots/ties.